All articles tagged with #surveillance state
The Ringer’s review of One Night Only notes that a world where single people can only have sex on one annual night raises big questions about governance and surveillance. While the film hits funny, satirical notes and strong rom-com performances, it largely avoids explaining how the dystopian system operates or its broader social impact, leaving viewers amused but unsure what the premise ultimately means.
California Governor Gavin Newsom faced criticism and mockery on social media after announcing a plan to combat crime in Oakland by installing 480 high-tech cameras along freeways and in the city. Critics accused Newsom of pushing a "surveillance state" and questioned the effectiveness of the initiative, suggesting that focusing on keeping criminals in jail would be more effective. The plan, part of a $10 million security program, aims to improve public safety and protect employees, but social media users expressed skepticism and concern about privacy and potential misuse of the surveillance system.
The author argues that the government's response to 9/11 led to disastrous foreign policies, the creation of a surveillance state, and massive national debt. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, fueled by 9/11, have weakened the U.S. both domestically and internationally. The author also highlights the misuse of surveillance powers against American citizens and the unsustainable debt growth. Overall, the author suggests that 9/11 marked the beginning of America's decline.